BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DESCRIPTION:Learn the art and historical importance of 18th century fencing in a new series of classes taught by swordmaster Peter M. Ryan. Content w ill include basic positions (French\, Italian\, German guards)\; preparati ons on the blade (beat\, bind\, glissade)\; attack combinations (beat-thru st\, etc.)\; lunge\; lateral parries\; round parries\; disengage and cutov er\; special movements (pass\, volte\, demi-volte)\; and disarming. Swordm aster Ryan will also develop strategies by teaching students how to assess opponent's strengths and adjust to them\, find weaknesses and exploit the m\, and plan deceptions. Some comparisons between modern techniques and 18 th century methods will be drawn. This class will meet the first Tuesday o f every month through the end of the year. Participants must be at least 1 1 years old. Equipment may be rented with advance notice. $15 per person o r $75 for the series. METHOD:PUBLISH PRODID:-//alexandriava.gov//Web Calendar 1.0//EN SUMMARY:Fencing Class on Jun 7\, 2011 X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT12H X-WR-CALDESC:Fencing Class on Jun 7\, 2011 X-WR-CALNAME:Fencing Class on Jun 7\, 2011 X-WR-TIMEZONE:US/Eastern BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Class,King Street,Living History,Museums,Old & Historic Alexandr ia,Old Town,Recreation DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/Detail.aspx?si=1188\n\nLearn the art and histo rical importance of 18th century fencing in a new series of classes taught by swordmaster Peter M. Ryan. Content will include basic positions (Frenc h\, Italian\, German guards)\; preparations on the blade (beat\, bind\, gl issade)\; attack combinations (beat-thrust\, etc.)\; lunge\; lateral parri es\; round parries\; disengage and cutover\; special movements (pass\, vol te\, demi-volte)\; and disarming. Swordmaster Ryan will also develop strat egies by teaching students how to assess opponent's strengths and adjust t o them\, find weaknesses and exploit them\, and plan deceptions. Some comp arisons between modern techniques and 18th century methods will be drawn. This class will meet the first Tuesday of every month through the end of t he year. Participants must be at least 11 years old. Equipment may be rent ed with advance notice. $15 per person or $75 for the series.\n\nLocation: Gadsby's Tavern Museum\, 134 N. Royal St.\nContact Phone: 703.746.4242\nF ees: $15 per person of $75 for series\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: Class\, King Street\, Living History\, Museums\, Old & Historic Alexandria \, Old Town\, Recreation\n\nImport this event into your calendar: http://a pps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=1188 DTEND:20110608T013000Z DTSTAMP:20130619T220000Z DTSTART:20110607T233000Z GEO:38.805577;-77.043493 LOCATION:Gadsby's Tavern Museum\, 134 N. Royal St. SEQUENCE:4 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Fencing Class TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:f724d250-beb0-4d1f-a418-cd9c4c9a6691 X-COA-DTSTAMP:20110520T150409Z END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR